Heather Reed
Colorado Springs,CO
Summary
Professional Summary
High energy, community-focused professional with background in volunteer initiatives, working with children and families, and contributing to meaningful projects that enhance community well-being. Known for effective team-building and adaptability in dynamic environments. Reliable and committed to fostering positive outcomes and relationships through collaborative efforts.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Volunteer
The Pink House
09.2022 - Current
- Assisted with special events and programs for children aged 5 - 13.
- Implemented engaging, fun, and educational programming for Summer program.
- Represented organization positively and professionally while providing community with much-needed services.
- Cultivated relationships with other community leaders and families to build trust and increase support and participation.
Founder / Instructor
SAPC Studios
05.2021 - Current
- Implement successful fundraising events utilizing multifaceted strategies and community collaboration
- Recruit and manage volunteers for multiple events throughout the year
- Created, executed, and managed successful afterschool program for children aged 5 - 13.
- Grant research, grant writing
- Maintained over 20% growth each fiscal year
- Resolved conflicts between clients and staff
- Plan events to boost community engagement and connect with local media for coverage
- Established a successful business by identifying market needs and developing innovative solutions.
Music Director
St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church USA
09.2020 - Current
- Cultivate positive relationships with choir members, congregation, and community
- Successfully recruit and retain new members
- Developed skills through focused, well planned rehearsals, ensuring high-quality performances.
- Manage and execute up to 5 special projects annually
- Manage rehearsals for up to twenty performers
- Plan and implement fundraising and promotional activities
- Work collaboratively with Pastor, Session, and other staff to ensure continuity.
- Build and implement programming for children aged 3-18.
Owner: Designer, Coordinator, Client Relations
Confetti Weddings and Events
04.2014 - 11.2018
- Manage up to 30 clients per season
- Create and implement promotional marketing and branding each season
- Sales and closing techniques
- Maintain business accounting records
- Execute all administrative tasks using MS and online software platforms
- Hire, train, and manage up to 10 employees per season
- Cultivate and maintain positive industry relationships
- Controlled day-to-day operations, including setting schedules and managing employees
- Event design, execution, and breakdown
- Manage large inventory of decor rental items
Education
Music Education
Charleston Southern University
Charleston, SCSkills
- Community Outreach and Engagement
- Collaborative Leadership
- Volunteer and Staff Management
- Excellent Organizational Skills
- Project Management
- Complaint resolution
- MS Office Suite mastery
- Office Administration
- Organized and efficient
- Public speaking
- Decision-making
- Working with children and families
Timeline
Volunteer
The Pink House
09.2022 - Current
Founder / Instructor
SAPC Studios
05.2021 - Current
Music Director
St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church USA
09.2020 - Current
Owner: Designer, Coordinator, Client Relations
Confetti Weddings and Events
04.2014 - 11.2018
Music Education
Charleston Southern University
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